At Freeform Polymers, we make plastic injection molding simpler for businesses. Our blog shares what we learn on the shop floor every day. You will find everything from injection molding, mold making, machining, assembly, and more. Use this knowledge to plan your next project with more confidence.
Ever wonder how one button can feel hard on the outside but soft where you grip it? The symbol might even be a different color. No glue holds these parts…
Ever wonder how a toothbrush gets a hard handle and a soft grip in one piece? There is no glue holding the two parts together. The answer is two plastics,…
When you design a product, the resin you pick matters as much as the shape. Choose the wrong one and you could face recalls, failed compliance reviews, or unhappy end…
You are about to greenlight a part for production. You have seen 3D printing quotes that look reasonable per piece. You have seen plastic injection molding quotes with a scary…
Flip over a plastic container and you’ll see a small number inside a triangle. That number is the resin code. Three of those numbers get flagged for safety concerns more…
You’ve finalized your CAD model, chosen your resin, and you’re ready to go to tooling — but have you checked your draft angles? Skipping this step is one of the…
Plastic molding hasn’t stood still. In the last few years, automation, supply chain disruption, and sustainability pressure have reshaped how parts get made — and how buyers choose who makes…
